LOCAL IS LEKKER AT BOX OFFICE
R omance flick Happiness is a Four-Letter Word , smashed box office on its opening weekend raking in 45 000 attendances and grossing receipts of R2 371 782. On just its first three days the film starring Mmabatho Montsho, Khanyi Mbau and Renate Stuurman is said to have performed better than international releases such as 13 Hours , Secret soldiers of Benghazi , Hail Caesar! , 50 Shades of Black and Trumbo . It currently sits at the third spot on the Top 10 after Deadpool and Vir Altyd . Ster Kinekor Entertainment exec Mario Dos Santos, said the opening weekend’s results for the film are simply overwhelming not only from local content perspective but also in comparison to Hollywood content. “Rewarding for the whole Happiness is a Four -Letter Word team that great films get a positive response from audiences,” he said. The film has also attracted rave reviews nationally with audiences setting social media platforms ...